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Carrara quarry tour on a 4WD car
The monument to the quarry men in Colonnata
Marble blocks excavation
The magnitude of the Carrara quarries
Quarries at sunset

Carrara Marble Quarry Tour with Food Tasting

By Carrara Marble Quarries Exploration
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$143 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, taking a few stops in front of different marble quarries, where you’ll learn everything about the history and methods of the excavation processes and understand how the experts transform a rock into a beautiful artwork or piece of furniture, later we will visit the nearby Colonnata, home of the quarry men for over 2000 years, where you'll have the chance to taste the unique lardo, a special type of cold cut aged in a marble basin.

Activity location

  • Ponti Di Vara
    • Galleria Ponti Di Vara
    • 54033, Carrara, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via Miseglia Fantiscritti
    • Via Miseglia Fantiscritti
    • 54033, Carrara, Toscana, Italy

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Carrara Marble Quarry Tour with Food Tasting
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$143.14 x 2 AdultsAU$286.28
Total
Price is AU$286.28
Until Sat, 23 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSnacks
  • What's includedWhat's includedGeologist and stone expert guide

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ponti Di Vara
  • 1h
We will spend the first part of the tour in the Carrara mountains, taking a few stops in front of different marble quarries, where you’ll learn everything about the history and methods of the excavation processes and understand how the experts transform a rock into a beautiful artwork or piece of furniture.
Colonnata
  • 1h
We will then make our way to the small village of Colonnata, home of the quarry men, where you'll be able to taste the famous Lardo di Colonnata, a special type of cold cut aged in a marble basin with its own special recipe.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPonti Di Vara
    • Galleria Ponti Di Vara
    • 54033, Carrara, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVia Miseglia Fantiscritti
    • Via Miseglia Fantiscritti
    • 54033, Carrara, Toscana, Italy

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